Table 4 Names and Descriptions of Diseases by Laymen in Makurdi L.G.A.

Names of Diseases in English Laymen’s Namesfor them in Tiv Symptoms as Givenby Laymen
1. Glaucoma Apolo Discharging of the eyes; pains in the eyes
2. Cataract Apolo Discharging of the eyes; pains in the eyes
3. Dilated Heart Disease Angev mbu ishima (heart disease) Pains in the heart area
4. Hypertrophic Heart Disease Angev mbu ishima(heart disease) Pains in the heart area
5. Restrictive Heart Disease Angev mbu ishima (heart disease) Pains in the heart area
6. Jaundice Myamkyule High body temperature; yellowish eyes
7. Yellow Fever Myamkyule High body temperature; yellowish eyes
8. Gastric Ulcer Avav shin uya (wounds in the stomach) Stomach pains
9. Duodenal Ulcer Avav shin uya (wounds in the stomach) Stomach pains
10. AIDS Anakande (who emaciates) Emaciation